Eva Easton

Authentic American Pronunciation

wonder word: blood

I wonder how an American pronounces…
blood
/blʌd/

https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/OO-double-blood.mp3

 

I have to wash the blood off my hand.

https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/00-double-wash-blood.mp3

 


What is your blood type?
/ˈblʌd–tayp/

https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/00-double-blood-type.mp3

 

Let’s take your blood pressure.
/ˈblʌd–prɛ–ʃɚ/

https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/OO-double-blood-pressure.mp3

 

His eyes are bloodshot.
/ˈblʌd–ʃɑt/

https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/00-double-bloodshot.mp3

 

A bloodhound is a dog used in hunting.
/ˈblʌd–hawnd/

https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/00-double-bloodhound.mp3

 

Blood is thicker than water.
(Family relationships are the most important.)

https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/OO-double-blood-thicker-than-water.mp3

 

And now, I have 2 questions for you.


What word is spelled with written double oo and rhymes with blood?
[The answer is here.]


How many ways do we pronounce written double oo?
[The answer is here.
]


Monday, July 31, 2017 by Eva Easton Filed Under: Wonder Words

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